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NANJING ROAD 2007-09-23 18:39:00 After lunch we were given time to mosey through the stores on Nanjing Road.
In the early century Nanjing Road in Shanghai was the first commercial road. And now, it's a shopper's paradise known as the "Oriental Paris". This extensive commercial shopping district has loads of modern shopping malls, specialty stores, theatres and international hotels lining up the streets. This place is often
Halloween Costume for Kids 2007-09-15 02:17:00 It's October next month, which means it's the Halloween
month, where kids in Halloween Costume
going door to door begging treats and playing monkeyshines. For many of us, Halloween has become synonymous with sweets and candies, scary witches, creepy ghosts, goblins, skeletons, scarecrows, haunted houses, pumpkins and costumes. What sets Halloween Costume apart is that they are often designed as
Sakura & Green Tea Botanical Watermist 2007-09-11 19:17:00 I discovered "Terranova Sakura
and Green
Tea Botanical
Watermist", a few months back when I went to Beauty Bar in Gateway mall branch. While waiting for my sister, I've tried some stuff and I was at a loss as to which fragrance to choose until I found the Sakura body mist. I liked it so much that I bought one for myself.
Product Features:
Sakura, the soft Japanese Cherry Blossom, evokes the
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BRAZILIAN BARBECUE RESTAURANT 2007-09-09 18:08:00 Moving on, we were off to have our buffet lunch at Brazilian Barbecue Restaurant, a popular rodizio style restaurant that specializes in roasted and barbecued meats.
Served in a party like atmosphere, the long buffet counter had homemade dishes and delicacies of every kind. There were also enough salads that any vegetarian can have. I wish I knew the names of all the food that we had.
The
BRASIPILIPINAS 2007 2007-09-08 03:27:00 Havaianas and Escola Brasileira de Capoeire Philippines (EBC) proudly present Brasipilipinas 2007!
They invite you to this month-long celebration of Brazilian culture in the Philippines in line with the commemoration of Brazilian Independence day this month.
Here are the Schedule of Activities: BRASILIPINAS STREET FAIR
Glorietta 3 Park
Showcase of Brazilian culture, music and sports
2007 NCAA CHEERDANCE COMPETITION 2007-09-06 19:22:00 WOW! I'd like to congratulate my niece AYA and her teammates for winning the 2007 NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association) Cheerdance Competition. Until now, I can't believe she joined the cheerleading squad at school. I've known her as a shy girl, quite and soft spoken. So, I'm still awed by all of this.
During the event everyone of the pep/cheering squad showed their organized routines
DONGWU SILK FACTORY AND STORE 2007-09-04 00:47:00 Early in the morning, we reached our first destination - the Dongwu Silk factory and store. Upon our arrival, a lady guide gave us a brief overview about the silk in China and information on silk production.
She told us that the secret to silk production is the tiny creature known as the silkworm, which is the caterpillar of the silk moth Bombyx mori.
We witnessed the process of the first
Havaianas Metallic Logo 2007-10-09 19:37:00 When I bought four pairs of Havaianas
flip flops before, I told myself those were ENOUGH. But recently when I received in my inbox a newsletter from Havaianas Philippines introducing a new style "Metallic
Logo" on straps, I can't resist thinking about it. Now, I have to confess, my brain was really starting to tell me to buy these new eye-appealing footwear. I'm already entertaining the idea,
YUYUAN BAZAAR 2007-10-07 18:15:00 After shopping at Nanjing Road, we went to YuYuan Bazaar located in the downtown area of Shanghai. The bazaar has lots of souvenir shops specialize in traditional Chinese arts, crafts and jewelries, crammed together in small and large alleys.
There's a Starbucks Coffee right in front of the lake just in case you want a uniquely blended coffee beverage while relaxing.
The Yuyuan Bazaar is
Pacquiao vs. Barrera 2007-10-06 23:57:00 Manny won over Marco. Unanimous decision.
OKWAP C150 HELLO KITTY 2007-10-17 00:07:00 Say hello to C150 HELLO KITTY, the latest edition from Okwap.
The phone outer casing features a classic Victorian style. It can be customized in several Hello Kitty themes. It is packed with many cool function such as:
Dual Sim Cards English/Chinese menu Built in 2 megapixel CMOS camera Built in Hello Kitty Flash Menu, wallpapers, ringtones Supports 3 GP Format Video Recording
Amazing Race Asia (Promotional Event) 2007-10-15 19:05:00 For all Filipinos out there: You guys might want to check this out...
TEAM REGISTRATION
Participants must be aged 18 & above on race day. The team can be made up of 2 people of the same gender or mixed group.ID cards with picture must be presented for proof of age.Each team must consist of two members.Each team must submit a team photo on www.axn-asia.com.Participants must complete and
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My Pandesal! 2007-10-22 18:07:00 Pandesal is the most popular and traditional Filipino bread usually eaten during breakfast. The Pandesal recipe has been passed down from generation to generation and almost every family have this every morning. No doubt, Pandesal has always been a big part in our family and it reminds me of my childhood days. I can still remember vividly when dad used to bring us this bread every morning after
HUANGPU RIVER CRUISE 2007-10-19 18:08:00 After a sumptous fine Chinese set-meal dinner at the Yang Guang Hotel, we then headed to the Bund's southern end ferry port for a one-hour cruise on the Huangpo River.
We headed off on time, the ship sails off from the dock on the Bund as soon as we heared the loud sound of a big horn. We enjoyed an open panaromic views on both sides of the river, the buildings in different architectural
Moon Costumes 2007-10-25 19:00:00 Do you get a ton of compliments every time you wear nice a costume? Let us admit, whenever a formal invitation comes our way, we get conscious and mindful about everything... from what costumes to wear, what accessories, what hair and what make up style will fit us for the party celebration or any other special occassions. If you want to get noticed, it's all about dressing up.
What do you
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Havaianas Holds Boracay SemBreak Special Sale 2007-10-24 18:29:00 While the rest of the city is clopping around in their high-heels and oxfords, there's a Boracay
-bound contingent ready to take their shoes off and party in time for the semester break.
The question is: how can you kick it in style with nothing but a few strips of nylon, some shades and a heck of a lot of sand?
Start with your flip-flops—and for big impact, make sure you slip your feet
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, Special
Havaianas Super Sale! 2007-10-30 23:57:00 While everyone is busy making their lists and checking them twice, you can get started on your Christmas shopping now!
From October 30 to November 30, 2007, most styles of your favorite flip-flops will be on sale at 20% off. Take advantgae of this rare chance to finally buy all those Havaianas
you've been eyeing year long at great prices--before they are phased out of the collection. In Metro
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My New Hav Logo Metalic 2007-10-29 18:07:00 At last I've got my new Hav Logo Metalic Girassol (P1,095.00) last week at All Flip-Flops store in Alabang Town Center. What really caught my eye of the brand's new embellished collection was the bright yellow color that really screams attention. I was also planning on getting the dark green color, too bad, it was out of stock.
The Havaianas logo metalic detail embellished on the front strap..
SHANGHAI CARREFOUR HYPERMARKET 2007-11-05 00:20:00 On the last day of our tour, we spent our morning "free at leisure". Hubby and I decided to go for shopping at Carrefour Hypermarket which is just a few blocks away from the hotel.
Carrefour (which means "crossroads"), is the world's second largest ratailer after Wal-Mart. Carrefour operates more than 12, 500 stores in Europe, Latin America, North Africa and Asia.
Oh my goodness! I sooo love
The Amazing Race Asia 2 - Teams Revealed 2007-11-01 19:45:00 The Amazing
Race Asia
(Season 2) is back! AXN-Asia has revealed last night the identities of the ten teams who will compete in the race. One thing that I observed... there's a lot of genuinely good looking women here. Is this a beauty contest? mwehehe... just kidding. Hmmm... I'm sure lots of men will be watching the show. :)
As for me, my heart goes out for Adrian, the hearing impaired
Purple Mountain Hotel 2007-11-08 18:39:00 Purple MountainHotel
is an international standard 5 star hotel conveniently located at the heart of the commercial district of Shanghai Pudong Area, within walking distance to Metro Station and 5 minutes drive to the cross river tunnels.
The hotel is 40-minute by car to the Pudong International Airport and only 10-minute to Shanghai New International Convention Center (SICC). The hotel has
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Quality Bar Stools 2007-11-06 18:28:00 By the time your residential or commercial building is conceptualized, designed and constructed, you think of precious little things - a furniture selection. I am sure one can attest that a seemingly featureless and lackluster space can be instantly transported into a charming and cheerful room, just by adding one-of-a-kind creative character stools. It is a perfect piece that can add drama to a
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SHANGHAI MAGLEV TRAIN 2007-11-13 17:00:00 The next morning we decided to head down again to Nanjing Road for some serious shopping. We did a lot of walking spryly and hubby took the opportunity to purchase on some interesting books.
The next day - all too soon it was time to go home. Our guide picked us up and escorted us to the Shanghai Maglev Train Station in Longyang Road Station departing to Shanghai Pudong Airport.
( MagLev
Melissa New Designs Available! 2007-11-11 17:00:00 Melissa Bedtime Stories has new designs available!
Lorenzo Merlino, adds a whimsical touch to night, one of Melissa's popular designs.
Imagination is a classy alternative to flip-flops. The straps, which are lined with crystals, extend to the front for a more sleek feel. It is available in black, white, purple, silver and gold - each with a different canine motif on the inner sole.
The
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, Designs
SHANGHAI PUDONG INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT 2007-11-15 15:02:00 We arrived on time at Shanghai Pudong International Airport.
Then we waited a few minutes for our bags to arrive which was brought by our shuttle service.
The gigantic airport is very modern. At a glance, the design of the high ceiling was striking and magnificent. However, the airport terminal was crammed full of passengers and their luggages.
Shanghai Pudong International Airport is
THE LEGEND VILLAS 2007-11-18 22:50:00 We celebrated my elder sister birthday at The Legend Villas in Mandaluyong. The Legend Villas is 100% Filipino owned hotel and has a Vigan-inspired architecture and design. The villa itself is comfortably finished in a traditional finely polished wood furnishings, capiz windows, Venetian mirrors, to name a few. The place is particularly suited for family holidays and it has also become an oasis
Amazing Race Asia 2: Leg 1 2007-11-24 02:32:00 I watched Amazing
Race Asia
2 last Thursday. The race started in Singapore and finished at a pit stop in a non-elimination leg of the race in Manila, Philippines. Sisters Vanessa and Pamela from Malaysia were the first to arrive. And they both got the prices for Leg 1, Nokia N95 and N73 mobile phones.
Second, was our Team Philippines Best Buddies Marc and Rovilson.
The other team
Lee Yo Won to costar Kwon Sang Woo in "Bad Love" 2007-11-23 20:38:00 Actress Lee Yo Won will be co-starring Kwon Sang Woo in the KBS drama series "Bad Love" as In Jung.
In Jung is a character who struggles with love between the rather cold and rebellious Yong Ki (Kwon Sang Woo) and Soo Hwan (Kim Sung Soo) who is already on a path to success.
Her agency commented, "We selected this role as it offers a challengeable character from a lady in love to an outgoing
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Mini Cakes from Breadtalk 2007-11-23 01:27:00 For a week I craved this rich, moist, sweet, soft and delicious foodstuff - CAKE. Hubby satisfied my cravings when he brought me several of these mini-cakes from Bread Talk. Hmmm, this is one of the reason why I can't seem to slim down. (sigh) And here are the pictures of the sinfully scrumptious, toothsome, delectable tiny culprits that are haunting my weight and waistline! :) You be the Judge!
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Sohn Ye Jin, appearing in new film. 2007-11-22 18:33:00 Son Ye Jin is one of my favorite Korean actresses. I love most of her films especially "The Classic", "A Moment to Remember" and the TV Series "Summer Scent".
It's good to hear that she recently had an interview regarding the new movie she's starring in.
"This was too dramatic change of character for me and I had hard time making my decision after reading the script" said the actress Sohn
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